the main historical moments of robotics

By zaeth
  • 300

    Ancient Times

    Ancient Times
    Early automatons were created in ancient Greece and China. For example, Archytas of Tarentum designed a mechanical bird powered by steam, known as "The Pigeon."
  • 1495

    The Mechanical Knight

    The Mechanical Knight
    Leonardo da Vinci sketched a humanoid robot, capable of basic movements like sitting, standing, and waving its arms. It was one of the first recorded attempts at designing a humanoid machine.

  • The Word 'Robot' is Born

    The Word 'Robot' is Born
    zech writer Karel Čapek coined the term "robot" in his play R.U.R. (Rossum's Universal Robots), referring to synthetic humans designed to serve.

  • Asimov’s Laws of Robotics

    Asimov’s Laws of Robotics
    Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov introduced his Three Laws of Robotics in his short story "Runaround," creating a framework for robot behavior and ethics in literature.

  • First Industrial Robot

    First Industrial Robot
    George Devol and Joseph Engelberger developed Unimate, the first industrial robot, used in factories to perform repetitive tasks like welding, revolutionizing manufacturing.

  • Shakey, the Thinking Robot

    Shakey, the Thinking Robot
    Stanford Research Institute developed Shakey, the first robot that could perceive its environment and make decisions, a breakthrough in artificial intelligence and robotics.

  • Robots in Space

    Robots in Space
    NASA began using robots like the Viking landers and Voyager probes to explore distant planets and moons, marking the use of robotics in space exploration.

  • ASIMO, the Humanoid Robot

    ASIMO, the Humanoid Robot
    Honda introduced ASIMO, a highly advanced humanoid robot capable of walking, running, climbing stairs, and interacting with humans, setting new standards for mobility in robotics.

  • Military and Rescue Robots

    Military and Rescue Robots
    Robots like PackBot and BigDog were developed for military and rescue operations, able to navigate hazardous environments such as war zones or disaster areas.

  • Collaborative Robots (Cobots)

    Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
    The introduction of robots like Baxter, designed to work safely alongside humans in industrial settings, marked the rise of collaborative robots in factories and workplaces.

  • AI-Powered and Medical Robotics

    AI-Powered and Medical Robotics
    The integration of AI in robots, advancements in autonomous drones, and the growing use of robotic systems in medical surgeries and assistive devices define modern robotics.